A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6741448 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 50298995 epoch_slot_no: 14195 block_no: 6741271 slot_leader_id: 4801516 size: 62559 time: 2022-01-11 01:41:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31cf12aa7f21ddc107fac0d0fb96a1589eddfcdc486cf0c278981138ec471c41Block Operator
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